Allen University: Review & Facts

Allen University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 675 students enrolled. This college was established in 1870 and is one of the 19 colleges located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

MajorsOffered

10

At Allen University you can get your bachelor's degree.

Allen University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 10 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, General Studies, English and Literature, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

61%

Allen University student retention rate is relatively low at 61% (close to South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Allen University is very low: 19%. Roughly 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Allen University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$12,200

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - $11,800 per year. The additional fees at Allen University beyond tuition are about $400; which makes it a total of $12,200 per year.

Read the details about Allen University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual CreditsAccepted

Yes

Allen University will consider accepting your dual credits at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Allen University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (803) 376-5700 or check Allen University Website.

Opportunities and Services

DormatoryAnnual Price

$1,900

Allen University provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Allen University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

SafetyGrade

B-

Allen University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 500 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is low - approximately $1,900 a year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Allen University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTCAvailable

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Allen University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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